Anybody know what PCGS code "85" means?

WingedLiberty1957 · January 27, 2012 1:32AM

I tried to cross an NGC graded PF65RB with a green CAC sticker to PCGS at the same grade.
It did not cross.

I just got the NGC slabbed coin back from PCGS in the mail
(They left it in the old NGC holder per my wishes)
However they rubber-banded a PCGS label with this number

2364.85 / 24136557

.85 is the code … right?

Does anybody know what the code .85 means?

It's not listed in PCGS’s Codes Table

http://www.pcgs.com/nogrades.html

No 85 is listed (though both 84 and 86 are)

Thanks for any information!

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WingedLiberty1957 · January 27, 2012 1:36AM

Thank you!

So your IIRC means "If I Remember Correctly"

If anyone else wants to chime in with a verification or other info, that would be great.

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WingedLiberty1957 · January 27, 2012 1:42AM

Hmmm .... looks like "No Decision" is code 86 ... (not 85)

Code 85 is still a mystery!

If anyone knows the meaning of code 85, post.
If no one knows, I will try calling PCGS but I hate bothering them as I know they are swamped.

coindeuce · January 27, 2012 1:43AM

WL1957 - if you PM a mailing address to me, I'll send a 2010 PCGS pocket guide for the cert. codes. The No decision code is 86. The guides that I have do not include a code 85. I suggest you call CS and ask. PCGS may have updated the codes to add some, but I don't recall any announcement to that effect. The current list is available on the pcgs.com site.

Edited to add: I see you found the guide.

Is there any indication of the abbreviation DNC on the copy of the submission form that came back with your coin?

steveben · January 27, 2012 1:48AM

could it just mean that it didn't cross?

WingedLiberty1957 · January 27, 2012 1:54AM

thank you coinduece and steveben.

yes, i am guessing that "85" might mean

"Grade assigned by other company is too high" or "Did not cross at requested grade"

But this is just a guess

So i bet they would have graded it if I allowed a 1 grade drop.

It's odd that if this is a new code, they wouldnt update their code tables with the new info, but maybe PCGS will after seeing this post???

I will email PCGS as I bet if I called them, whomever I get on the phone wont know the answer either!

mr1931S · January 27, 2012 2:28AM

".85" is a non-existent problem coin designation so it's an error label,pop 1.

WingedLiberty1957 · January 27, 2012 2:38AM

Thanks mr1974!

"non-existent problem" coin designation ... i actually understand

So just a generic DNC ... all i need to do is drop my minimum acceptible grade.

Thanks again all!

MilkmanDan · January 27, 2012 2:54AM

Yep, same code on one of my coin submissions that didn't cross at the minimum grade I had specified.

PCGSCustomerService · January 27, 2012 4:02AM

An '85' code means 'did not cross'. We were not able to meet or exceed the present grade or the minimum grade you listed.

WingedLiberty1957 · January 27, 2012 4:14AM

Ahh ... Thank you so much Customer Service!

I appreciate the clarification

Maybe have someone add that code to your nice online table just for completeness!

RichR · January 27, 2012 4:41AM

NOT A CODE 85!!!

It means the Secretary has to disavow your coin ever existed..

Oh wait...that's Mission Impossible...never mind!

Timbuk3 · January 27, 2012 4:59AM

Not my post, but thanks for the info. !!!

Anybody know what PCGS code "85" means?

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